We have worked on improving the physical appearance and infrastructure of the park, updating the homes, getting a new sign, advertising it online, and creating a website (www.shadyacreshuntington.com).

You need to personally physically inspect— never take anyone’s word about anything.

Also, Fresno, CA is in the top 10% of US housing markets for appreciation, at ~9% annually over past 10 years and expected to continue given the growth we have seen here, proximity to big cities in CA, cost of living relative to the big cities, high-speed rail to LA stopping here when complete, etc.

Shasta to the north is also getting some development interest because of the ski area, proximity to vast amounts of wilderness with all kinds of recreation.

I had a client right after Hurricane Michael who initially got offered half of what his damage actually was worth, but a skilled adjuster managed to get him a much more reasonable payout.Keep a Backup of All Your Documents:Store both digital and physical copies of everything-your insurance policy, receipts, photos, and videos.

They can only provide a general liability-only policy through Lloyd's, which doesn't cover the physical structure or contents.If anyone knows of a good insurance provider that offers comprehensive coverage, including protection for the structure itself, I would greatly appreciate your recommendations.

The properties are expected to be in reasonably close proximity to each other.

Never buy any property without physically inspecting it and its neighborhood yourself, AND having it thoroughly inspected by a great inspector who YOU select and pay for.

I finally had to send a message that we were aware of the problem and would resolve it when we were able but that it wasn’t impacting the tenants physical use of the unit.

Note: These are suburban buildings but in highly desirable towns with close proximity to downtown Chicago.